1952 Chinese Zodiac: Water Dragon

Water Dragon personality

Ambitious, charismatic and larger than life.

The Dragon is the fifth animal and the only mythical creature in the zodiac. It is the most prestigious sign in Chinese culture, associated with power, good fortune and ambition.

Water years add intuition, adaptability and empathy. Water people tend to be thoughtful, diplomatic and perceptive.

Strengths: Confident and charismatic, Ambitious and energetic, Generous, Natural leader, Optimistic. Watch for: Domineering, Impatient, Perfectionist, Proud, Short-tempered.

Read the full Dragon guide for love, career and compatibility.

Born early in 1952?

The Chinese zodiac follows the lunisolar calendar, so a January or February birth often belongs to the previous animal. In 1952, Chinese New Year fell on January 27, 1952. Anyone born before that date is a Metal Rabbit instead. See the Rabbit guide.

1952 zodiac year facts

• Chinese New Year 1952 fell on a Sunday, January 27, 1952.
• The Dragon year lasted 384 days, longer than a calendar year because the lunisolar calendar added a leap month.
• Anyone born in the first 26 days of 1952 (January 1 to January 27, 1952) belongs to the previous sign.
• People born in 1952 turn 74 or 73 during 2026, depending on their birthday.
• The same Water Dragon combination appears every 60 years: next in 2012.

Other Dragon years: 1964, 1976. Each has a different element, which colors the animal's traits.

Dragon compatibility

The Dragon is traditionally most harmonious with Rat and Monkey, and tends to clash with the Dog.

Near 1952, the Dragon's harmonious partners were born in: Rat: 1948; Monkey: 1956.